Days of blood & starlight

Laini Taylor

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Days of blood & starlight

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Laini Taylor

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if the person you loved was also your greatest enemy? Imagine discovering secrets that change everything you believed about yourself and the world around you. Now, Karou must choose between revenge and hope as a war rages on, and the fate of many hangs in the balance.

Themes

AdventureFantasy & MagicSupernaturalFriendshipComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy novel follows Karou, a young artist who uncovers her true identity amidst a war between supernatural beings. It explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for peace, with some emotionally intense moments and complex moral choices. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains fantasy violence and emotional conflict but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Physical/Safety: Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

517 pages
ISBN
9780316133975
Pages
517
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
2012
Type
Fiction
Lexile
800L

Genres

Subjects

Adventure and AdventurersParanormal FictionFantasy & MagicSupernaturalAngelsDemonologyHopeAction & AdventureChimeraBetrayalGreek MythologyFairy Tales & FolkloreIdentityBoarding SchoolsSchoolsArtistsCzech RepublicFantasy FictionAmerican LiteratureYoung Adult Fiction, Romance, ParanormalYoung Adult Fiction, MonstersYoung Adult Fiction, Fantasy, Contemporary

Places

Prague (Czech Republic)Czech Republic